Break in and cold start question
01-03-2019, 10:54 AM
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Break in and cold start question
So my car is on its way to the dealer today, and super excited. I was a bit curious, can I start the engine in sports plus during the break in period just to hear the loud cold start, I would only be doing this once or twice. Should I even consider doing this or is it safe for the car. Or just dont even do it until I am done with the break period.
01-03-2019, 12:47 PM
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So my car is on its way to the dealer today, and super excited. I was a bit curious, can I start the engine in sports plus during the break in period just to hear the loud cold start, I would only be doing this once or twice. Should I even consider doing this or is it safe for the car. Or just dont even do it until I am done with the break period.
01-03-2019, 12:56 PM
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Every day I had the car, turn on the car and hit your Individual button to your personalized settings (for me exhaust flaps open). No issues.
01-03-2019, 01:10 PM
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My major concern about break in for me is my commute to work is roughly 45-60mph on the highway with no major change on the RPM band. Looks like I might have to take local for awhile or leave early so I can get the open road.
01-03-2019, 01:32 PM
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Warm your car up and drive up and down the ranges, dont lug it.... Its ok to drive in fixed rpms but its not the way Ive ever driven my cars at break in. You wont hurt it.
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01-03-2019, 02:22 PM
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I didn't break in the car as I never do with any car I purchase. I drove the car off the dealer showroom in Race Mode and pushed the pedal all the way down. You will be fine if you start on Sport Plus
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01-03-2019, 06:42 PM
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It’s an amazing machine and nothing more - use it, enjoy it. They aren’t built to break.
Congrats and enjoy!
01-03-2019, 07:11 PM
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So my car is on its way to the dealer today, and super excited. I was a bit curious, can I start the engine in sports plus during the break in period just to hear the loud cold start, I would only be doing this once or twice. Should I even consider doing this or is it safe for the car. Or just dont even do it until I am done with the break period.
01-03-2019, 07:31 PM
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https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/...-no-break.html
@Michael Khan
And what I posted there:
Ill chime:
11 AMG's all done with hard break in from date of delivery:
Warm up the engine oil
Run the car up and down the rpms but never hold it in any section for long periods
Use all the gears; street driving helps here as freeways are for cruising and more stable rpms. And I rip the car- no mercy.
The goal of this is to force piston rings against cylinder walls so these metal parts can seat before the bores’ honing marks are worn away. Done properly, this supposedly results in an engine that produces more power and lasts longer. I have had no issues with any of my 11 Benzes with this except when I pushed the mod bug on my 2004 E55 (my choice).
These are my experiences with a decent amount of AMG's; other opinions are valuable none the less.
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11 AMG's all done with hard break in from date of delivery:
Warm up the engine oil
Run the car up and down the rpms but never hold it in any section for long periods
Use all the gears; street driving helps here as freeways are for cruising and more stable rpms. And I rip the car- no mercy.
The goal of this is to force piston rings against cylinder walls so these metal parts can seat before the bores’ honing marks are worn away. Done properly, this supposedly results in an engine that produces more power and lasts longer. I have had no issues with any of my 11 Benzes with this except when I pushed the mod bug on my 2004 E55 (my choice).
These are my experiences with a decent amount of AMG's; other opinions are valuable none the less.
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01-04-2019, 09:50 AM
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A good talk on break in
https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/...-no-break.html
@Michael Khan
And what I posted there:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/...-no-break.html
@Michael Khan
And what I posted there:
01-04-2019, 06:35 PM
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I drove my vehicle most of its break in period in sport and sport plus mode and was just mindful of RPMs. I even broke 95mph on the highway a few times navigating traffic.
the only thing I didn’t do was mash the pedal to the floor for the first 1k.
the only thing I didn’t do was mash the pedal to the floor for the first 1k.
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